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New Zealand
New Zealand is part of Oceania and consists of two major islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia.

New Zealand is slighly bigger than the UK and slighly smaller than Germany - it has approximately the size of the state of Colorado, USA.

The two islands are usually referred to as the North- and the South Island.
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New Zealand – Winter 2013 (june until september) events highlights
Snow is gathering on New Zealand’s high country and mountain resorts are grooming their fields as the country says goodbye to autumn and welcomes visitors for another season of uniquely Kiwi winter events. ...  ...>>

World Heli Challenge, Lake Wanaka, August 2012
High riders vie for NZ’s ultimate snow challenge — World Heli Challenge, Lake Wanaka: 1 – 16 August, 2012 International snow sports stars with a taste for the high life will soon be heading to New Zealand’s southern alpine regions to compete in the 2012 World Heli Challenge – dubbed “the most exotic snow- ...  ...>>

Christchurch’s planning for a new era
Christchurch New Zealand is preparing to move into a new era that will build on the ‘garden city’ heritage to create an accessible low- ...  ...>>

Rotorua Canopy Tours – New eco-tour zips into tree-tops
05 Jul 2012  – A New Zealand- ...  ...>>

Christchurch is back for 2012
Vibrant year ahead for Christchurch – Canterbury Christchurch city and the Canterbury region are in full swing for 2012 hosting international buskers, golfers and garden aficionados this summer, with plenty more to come. ...  ...>>

Mountain biking video web series for Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (31 January 2012) – A cutting edge youth- ...  ...>>

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival — unusual food awaits you
Saturday 10 March, 2012 (South Island, West Coast) Creative foodies with a taste for wild fare have put the small town of Hokitika – on New Zealand’s South Island West Coast – on the international culinary map with an adventurous food festival that attracts thousands of intrepid gourmets. ...  ...>>

Te Araroa – 3000 km / 1864 mi walking trail opens
A 35- ...  ...>>

Luxory Lodges New Zealand
New Zealand’s luxury lodges are basking in a series of international accolades – lining up with the world’s best to demonstrate how the local luxury accommodation sector continues to punch above its weight. ...  ...>>

New Zealand – Summer 2011 / 2012 — what to do
Visit New Zealand during the summer months and you might not find anyone at home – that’s because when the sun is out, so are Kiwis and with so much to do, it’s hardly surprising. ...  ...>>

Date / Time (DST)

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New Zealand:
Tue, 18-Jun-2013, 18:52:35
Is currently DST? NO
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New York, Washington D.C., Miami:
Tue, 18-Jun-2013, 2:52:35
Is currently DST? YES

London, Lisbon, Dublin:
Tue, 18-Jun-2013, 7:52:35
Is currently DST? YES
Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic encounter & Underwater World
Scuba Diving with Sharks... Swimming with Stingrays... and much more.
For more information visit kellytarltons.co.nz
Volcanoes, ongoing
The Auckland War Memorial Museum has a new and exciting permanent gallery, Volcanoes. Learn about Auckland's volcanoes, and then take the opportunity to visit the real thing. Auckland Museum

Auckland Bridge Climb
Climb over the Harbour Bridge to see Auckland from a different angle.
Auckland Bridge Climb takes you on a 1 ½ hour adventure on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. A tour guide leads the experience and describes the history of the bridge and the city as you walk across.
Enjoy amazing views of the harbour with its many islands, the volcanic landscape of Auckland, the city and the wider region.
The Auckland Bridge Climb is $65 for adults, $45 for children and $150 for a family of two adults and two children.
For more information visit ajhackett.com

+++ Steepest Road in the world +++
New Zealand is home to the steepest public street in the world. Baldwin Street in Dunedin has a gradient of 1 in 2.86 at its steepest section, a 38% grade, and is officially recognized in the Guinness Book of Records.



+++ Nature - Wildlife Tours +++
Seal Coast Safari Pairs / Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
Two of Wellington’s most prominent eco-tourism companies offer great tours encouraging people to experience wildlife in the Wellington area.
Read  more...

+++ Capital Wellington, also known as the Café capital +++
New Zealand’s capital city is Wellington, also known as the café capital. With more than 300 cafes and restaurants in the inner city area, which spans only 2km (1.24 miles) in diameter, Wellington has the highest concentration of eating establishments in New Zealand. Award-winning restaurants include Icon restaurant (chef Peter Thornley) in Te Papa - New Zealand’s national museum. A sample menu is available at the Te Papa website.
Read more: Wellington CityGuide Portal


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